Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read • By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics If your jaw pops when you open wide, aches by the end of the day, or sometimes feels like it might catch, you may be dealing with TMD. It's common, often manageable, and frequently misunderstood. As an orthodontist,… Continue reading What is TMD? A Comprehensive Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders
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Tongue Tie and Orthodontic Issues: How It Affects Your Bite and Smile
Bite & Alignment Issues 6 min read · By Dr. Kevin Baharvand, Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Short answer: A tongue tie is a short or tight band of tissue under the tongue that limits how far the tongue can move. Because the tongue helps shape the palate and guide jaw growth, a restrictive tie… Continue reading Tongue Tie and Orthodontic Issues: How It Affects Your Bite and Smile